To my hongkie friends :D (import parts)

[manonastick]

Im not sure where this goes (as always)
But anyone from hong kong ever tried importing parts from HK back to Australia? I know HK laws bans any sort of modification (but i know people still do it ) and i know that both labor and parts in HK for automotive is bloody cheap. Thought i might be able to get a few things i want and ship it back by boat. Anyone had experience? I know this targets a small audience on the forums but hey i might save myself some money.
Thanks in advance.

[NightKids]

*Honkie

[manolii]

There might be import taxes, you might want to check them out

[manonastick]

There might be import taxes, you might want to check them out

The only import tax i can think of is over 1k AUD charge 10% tax. But if i ship them back myself shouldn't i be able to put the price of it under 1k to avoid tax? Im sure someone here has done it before?

[dicksonson]

Hi,

I am planning to ship some parts from hk to aus too.
What's your plan??

[manonastick]

Hi,

I am planning to ship some parts from hk to aus too.
What's your plan??

Im guessing second hand parts are cheap their as i seen cars EG. Skyline R33 for like 3k.
I have no idea about where to source part but when i go there during Jan planning to walk around to see what i can find. I know theirs heaps of garages in kowloon bay but im not sure.

[dicksonson]

Oh sweet. Yeah i am doing some research around as well.
planning to ship a set of N+ from hk as the price is half from here.
But i am wondering about that import tax, you reckon tax will be charge?

[tiksie]

When bringing it in, just claim it under 1k and you won't have to pay tax on it.

[DakDak]

Everything is so bloody overpriced in this awesome country.

[manonastick]

Anyone here can read and type chinese???
I can speak it fluently but cannot read well. Maybe someone can dig some info up from like yahoo hk??

[dicksonson]

Anyone here can read and type chinese???
I can speak it fluently but cannot read well. Maybe someone can dig some info up from like yahoo hk??

I can read and type.
but what are you after?
you may have a look at supergt.com.hk
Their site build in english too, you may find heaps EG or EK OEM/ aftermarket stuff there.

[dicksonson]

When bringing it in, just claim it under 1k and you won't have to pay tax on it.

oh, so i just need to claim the item less than 1k when i post it in hk?
That's so handy..... hopefully the postage wont be massive ...